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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.23, 4,084.98 and 1,633.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.23, 4,084.98 and 1,633.69 is: 2,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.23 : 4,084.98 = 1,633.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.23/4,084.98 = 1,633.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.23x = 4,084.98 × 1,633.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.23x = 6,673,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,590.98/2,960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.42

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